From our Sanibel Island Realtors and all of us at John R Wood Properties, we hope you and your family and friends had a wonderful weekend celebrating the 4th of July. We are all truly grateful for this country we live in and the beautiful islands we get to call home! From Continue Reading
Sanibel Island 4th of July 2015 Activities
What are you doing tomorrow to celebrate the 4th of July? There's so much to do on the island. Here are some places where you might spot our Sanibel realtors. Saturday July 4 7-9am: Stop by Sanibel Community Church before the parade for a complimentary all-you-can-eat Continue Reading
Fourth of July on Sanibel Island
Many of us know that Fourth of July is one holiday you don't want to miss on Sanibel. Only two days away, the island is preparing for the festivities which include starting the day with a morning parade on Periwinkle Way, and ending the evening with stunning fireworks over Continue Reading
Welcome Realtor Susan Glasser to John R. Wood
Is Proud to Announce Her Affiliation with John R. Wood, Properties. Susan will be joining the “Pro Team” as a Trusted Advisor with David Russ and Paul Cohen Susan was born and raised in New York City. After a successful career in cosmetic marketing and new product Continue Reading
Sanibel Island’s Stunning Summer Skies
"Sunsets have been saturated with hues of color I didn't know existed." The news-press recently covered a story about Southwest Florida local photographer, Andrew West, sharing his perspective of the beauty of Florida skies from behind his lens. Summer storms are iconic in Continue Reading
Real Estate News – U.S. Home Sales Up 5.1% in May
According to the Wall Street Journal, U.S. existing-home sales increased 5.1% in May. Read more about it in their economy section online. As always, for all things Sanibel Island Real Estate related, visit the John R Wood Properties' Sanibel Island Real Estate Market. Continue Reading
Nationwide Home Selling Trends Shift in 2015
Some days it feels like the islands exist in their own world, set apart from the rest country. Still, it’s always a good idea to check national trends every once in a while for a clue as to how the climate of the Captiva and Sanibel real estate market might be Continue Reading
Sanibel Island Business Shell-a-brates 40 Years
Just a five minute walk down the road from our office on Periwinkle Way resides She Sells Seashells, a quaint, staple gift shop on Sanibel where owners Anne and David Joffe will soon celebrate, or should I say shell-a-brate, 40 years of business. When it comes to Sanibel Continue Reading
Forbes Features Natural Beauty of Sanibel and Captiva Islands
We all love to tell others about the charm and character of the islands, but there is a catch 22 of being a part of the Captiva and Sanibel Island real estate market: the more you tell the more people will know. It’s great for real estate, but the traffic guards will have Continue Reading
2015 Pine Island Sound Scallop Search
Sanibel and Captiva real estate owners benefit from a healthy and active water ecosystem. One very important element of this fragile ecosystem is the slowly growing population of “bay scallops” in the Pine Island Sound. According to the News-Press, “Large populations of bay Continue Reading
There’s No Place Like Florida
Sunshine, palm trees, the warm breeze - there’s no place like Florida. While Sanibel Island real estate is thriving, real estate across the state is flourishing as well. [See previous article: Sanibel Island Real Estate: Florida Housing Market Continues to Continue Reading
Follow the Bike Path to Picturesque Paradise – Sanibel Island
When thinking about Sanibel Island real estate, roads and pedestrian bike and walk paths might not be the first things that come to mind, but it’s worth consideration. A brief history of our islands reveals that the layout and development of Sanibel Island is very Continue Reading
National Press for Captiva and Sanibel Island Fishing
There are so many good reasons to invest in Captiva and Sanibel Island real estate. Sometimes, the best reason is the one that is hardest to catch. Local fisherman Jon Black has been receiving local, regional, and national press for the estimated 552-pound grouper that he Continue Reading
Two Sanibel Island Businesses Give Back to the Community
One of the most exciting things about commercial real estate on Sanibel Island is seeing the potential benefit that every storefront can add to the community. Two businesses on Sanibel have recently been featured for the ways that they are enriching the island both through Continue Reading
Sanibel and Fort Myers Area Cuisine Featured at 2015 Expo Milano
Last night, overlooking some of the most romantic real estate in Milan, journalists and leaders were invited to taste and celebrate the unique cuisine of the Sanibel Island - Fort Myers region of southwest Florida. Under the leadership of American Chef Paul Sanguinetti, an Continue Reading
